Eating Disorder Treatment by Wayzata Dentist Dr. Stephen Bjorklund

Eating Disorder Treatment

Few dentists talk about eating disorders, and even fewer treat them. But for Minneapolis dentist Dr. Bjorklund, looking away is not an option. Known as a highly skilled smile builder, Dr. Bjorklund realizes that eating disorders are not discriminating and interrupt the day-to-day lives of many, including teens, those in their 20s and now, more and more people over the age of 30.

Like the troubling disorder itself, Bjorklund does not discriminate, but instead understands that great people just like you are often plagued by unique challenges. In the case of eating disorders, these challenges can destroy the enamel on your teeth and may make you extremely sensitive to food and drink temperatures, with even the most normal temperature causing you discomfort or pain.

There are times when eating disorders are also the culprit behind spaces that develop between your teeth, with the root cause of this actually stemming from the loss of tooth enamel.

The enamel, which is the protective coating on your teeth, wears thin after being bombarded by stomach acid. This acid comes into contact with your teeth when purging, a defining characteristic of the eating disorder called bulimia, takes place.

If continued, over time this will destroy your teeth’s enamel and sensitivity and subsequent spacing will cause discomfort, pain and a degraded smile, making treatment from a knowledgeable, caring dentist a must.

This is why many people who suffer from eating disorders turn to the Plymouth dentist they know they can trust,  Dr. Bjorklund.

To remedy the aggravating temperature sensitivity related to the loss of tooth enamel from bulimia, Dr. Bjorklund simply bonds a cosmetic dental plastic or porcelain over the teeth, insulating and protecting your teeth to decrease the sensitivity that may have made it impossible to enjoy hot foods such as soup or very cold foods such as ice cream.

A great solution for those who suffer from eating disorders and need to address the temperature sensitivity that develops in their mouth, it is important to understand that the bonding, much like your own enamel, is vulnerable to ongoing or frequent exposure to your strong stomach acids. The bonding materials are easily repaired.

Once the eating disorder is treated through proper medical care, which must be obtained outside of Dr. Bjorklund's dental office, a more permanent cosmetic dental procedure can be used, one that will protect and maintain your beautiful smile for 15 to 20 years, or even more.

Contact Dr. Stephen Bjorklund to request more information now!